12 Monkeys is an American television series on Syfy created by Terry Matalas and Travis Fickett.It is a science fiction mystery drama based on the 1995 film of the same name,12 Monkeys Season 1 DVD directed by Terry Gilliam, which itself was based on Chris Marker's 1962 short film La Jetée. The series premiered on January 16, 2015.On March 12, 2015, the series was renewed for a second season that is slated to air in 2016.